by Avery Stewart

Character Archetypes:
Def: A character archetype is a typical character that represents specific actions, nuances, and characteristics, and can also be known as “character tropes.”

There are 12 main verb tenses used in writing – all variations of past tense, present tense, and future tense. Writer’s often tend to naturally gravitate towards a specific tense(past or present) and stick to it throughout their writing careers without giving it a second thought. Most works contain a variation of tenses depending on if the characters are addressing a past, present, or future event.

“A theme is a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature.”
– Lit Charts

To put it simply, theme is the “moral of the story.” When coming up with your story theme, ask yourself, “What point do I want to make in this story?”

While internal conflict happens inside your character’s head, external conflict is influenced by the world around them. This is what helps push the plot forwards.